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We were told by the Georgians traveling with us that Stalin is still quite revered in his hometown, and it would be inappropriate to criticize him or make light of him while visiting Gori. So, whatever you may feel about Stalin's legacy, it's probably best to keep it to yourself among the native residents.
One person in our group had trouble sleeping and decided to go for a walk late at night. While he didn't encounter any criminal elements, he did feel uneasy about the number of wild dogs running through the streets. Incidentally, I encountered the same problem in a residential area of Tbilisi one night.
Written Aug 25, 2004
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